17 government jobs found in Cambridge, MA

The Director of HKS Library Services leads the ongoing development of library services and collections supporting world-class research and teaching in public policy and government, working directly with Harvard Kennedy School stakeholders and with colleagues across Harvard Library, and is the senior leadership role for the HKS Library.  The Director reports to the Chief Research Enablement Officer (CREO) as part of the research and library services department, and is a member of the CREO’s management team, along with the Director of Research Computing and Data Services, the Executive Director of Research Administration, the Manager of Community Engagement and Special Projects, and the Senior Administrative Coordinator. The Director works closely with the Vice President for the Harvard Library and University Librarian or delegates.  The Director plays a central role in shaping a modern, research-driven library that integrates deeply into the School’s research and learning...

The mission of the Taubman Center for State and Local Government at the Harvard Kennedy School is to support current and future public sector leaders in improving the governance of states, counties, and cities. The Taubman Center and its affiliates, including the Government Performance Lab, Harvard Impact Labs, and the Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston, are generating solutions to pressing state and local government challenges through teaching, academic research, hands-on projects with governments, and convenings that bring together policy makers and thought leaders to engage with faculty, staff, fellows, and students.  Job Summary: The Research Assistant will work directly with Professor Liebman on a variety of projects related to social policy, economic policy, and government performance. Specific topics may include early education, alternative 911 response, homelessness, social security reform, health care, budget policy, and government innovation.   The ideal...

Starting Rate: $22.00   Actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, and market factors; additional compensation may apply. Eastern offers a robust benefits and retirement package. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information. Service Associates are skilled in the duties of both a Customer Service Representative (sales on the platform), and Teller (transactions at the teller line).    Major Responsibilities: Simultaneously performs the duties of a traditional branch customer service representative and teller, primarily in specific traditional branch locations where such a “hybrid” position is authorized. Account Representative Duties: Works toward achieving specific individual sales and service goals through the following activities:  Opens deposit accounts Prepares and processes loan applications for various lending units (mortgage, consumer, small business, etc.) Closes loans for customers for applicable...

Reporting to the Director for Conferences and Events, and working closely with faculty and center leadership, this position will manage and lead the development, planning, and execution of high-profile events and convenings; partner with faculty and scholars to translate academic objectives into compelling event experiences; and manage planning, logistics, production, and technical execution for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.  As a senior member of the Center Events team, this position will serve as the primary project lead for a portfolio of events and convenings, collaborating closely with faculty, center leadership, university partners, and external stakeholders to deliver exceptional event experiences and support the Center's mission. We seek to host and highlight university scholars, students, and practitioners. A conference series, events, and convenings at the center provide a platform for leading thinkers, rising academic stars, and accomplished leaders working on...

Under the supervision of a sergeant or higher-ranking officer, patrols are assigned to areas of Harvard University to protect life and property and maintain a secure campus environment by assuring compliance with laws, rules, and regulations. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Patrols campus buildings and adjacent areas on foot, on bicycle, and/or in cruisers.  Investigates crimes or other incidents.  When required, retains or arrests suspects and assists courts and district attorneys in prosecuting cases. Guards against trespass, theft, damage to property, or injury to individuals by diligent observation during patrol.  Controls crowds. Provides personal protection when required.  Investigate complaints and suspicious activity. Mediates disputes. Inspects grounds, buildings, and fire lanes for compliance with safety standards. Exercises police powers by making arrests, searching prisoners, restraining violent persons, and...

As integral members of the HGSE Professional Education team Portfolio Directors join a dynamic group of colleagues focused on empowering educators to build competencies, skills, and networks necessary to have positive impact in the field of education. Directors build, lead, and cultivate a portion of Professional Education program offerings. All programs are designed to support our mission of equipping education leaders, practitioners, and advocates with knowledge and skills to improve student access, opportunity, and success. The Portfolio Director for the Harvard Institutes of Higher Education (HIHE) is responsible for designing and implementing a strategy to nurture, assess, refine and expand a portfolio of professional development offerings for higher education professionals, faculty, and leaders across the US and globally. Programs may be delivered in a variety of modalities including on-campus, at client sites in the US and overseas, online live with facilitation,...

Please note: Shift hours are primarily 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM and serving a floater (filling in on the 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM or 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM shifts) four days on, two days off rotation. Under general supervision, the Dispatcher will be assigned to the Harvard University Police Department (HUPD). The HUPD is responsible for maintaining a public safety environment that supports the mission of Harvard University. The dispatcher will be responsible for communications between police units through various occurrences. Dispatchers will undergo extensive training on all aspects of HUPD’s Communications Center. The HUPD’s Communications Center is a 24/7 operation, and mandatory overtime may apply. Job-Specific Responsibilities: (Include, but are not limited to, the following)  Receiving, transmitting, and disseminating information, both routine and emergency in nature, received from calls for service.  Work alongside the police units in the field, utilizing various...

Reporting to the Artistic Director and serving on the senior leadership team, the Chief Development Officer (CDO) is responsible for creating and implementing the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University’s fundraising strategy and leading a comprehensive development program that ranges from membership levels to 8-figure capital gifts. The CDO is a key thought partner to the Artistic Director, Managing Director, Board Chair, and committee chairs of the boards for fundraising and organization-wide philanthropic strategy. Under Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Managing Director Anna Fitzloff, the A.R.T. is poised to raise unprecedented funding support to serve the A.R.T.’s mission to expand the boundaries of theater . The CDO will partner strategically with the Harvard University Development Office (UDO) to steward University and alumni donor relationships and promote A.R.T.’s interests. With this visibility and energy, the CDO will create...

The Bloomberg Center for Cities seeks a senior leader to build and strengthen Harvard’s pipeline into city government. This role connects cities looking for strong emerging talent with students looking for meaningful public service opportunities.  The Senior Director will work directly with mayors, city managers, and senior city leaders to identify talent needs; translate those needs into student-ready projects, internships, fellowships, and jobs; build student interest in city government across Harvard; and create partnerships and systems that move students from curiosity to hands-on experience to careers in city service.  This role reflects the Center’s conviction that more Harvard students should go on to serve in city government. Success will be measured by how many do.  This is not a traditional higher education role. It is both an internally and externally oriented leadership position grounded in execution, partnerships, and impact. The Senior Director will knit together...

Job Summary: The Harvard Art Museums Ever since their founding,  The Harvard Art Museums  —the Fogg Museum, Busch-Reisinger Museum and Arthur M. Sackler Museum—have been dedicated to advancing and supporting learning at Harvard University, in the local community, and around the world. Displayed in galleries that mix not only media but schools of art, the collections at Harvard are celebrated and interrogated within a larger story of artistic expression and historical and contemporary issues. The diverse collection is among the largest in the United States. Through research, teaching, professional training, and public education, the museums strive to advance the understanding and appreciation of art. The Associate Conservator of Objects and Sculpture reports to the Assistant Director and Head of Objects Lab, Straus Center for Conservation and serves as an integral part of the collaborative Objects Lab team. The Associate Conservator demonstrates achievement, expertise, and...

The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs is the hub of Harvard Kennedy School's research, teaching, and training in international security and diplomacy, environmental and resource issues, and science and technology policy. The Belfer Center was named a “Center of Excellence” by the University of Pennsylvania’s Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program in 2021 – the last year of its ranking program – in recognition of the Center’s six consecutive years as the world’s #1 university-affiliated think tank. The Center has a dual mission: (1) to provide leadership in advancing policy-relevant knowledge about the most important challenges of international security and other critical issues where science, technology, environmental policy, and international affairs intersect; and (2) to prepare future generations of leaders for these arenas. Reporting to Meghan O’Sullivan, Director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School, the...

Job Summary: The Chief Communications Officer (CCO) reports to the Dean of Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) and serves on the School’s Leadership Team. As Chief Communications Officer (CCO), you will motivate, lead, manage, and develop a talented team of 17+ staff that comprise Harvard Kennedy School’s Office of Communications and Public Affairs (OCPA).  In coordination with the Dean’s Office, HKS research centers, and other key offices, you will design, execute, and assess integrated strategic communications that: (1) highlight the School’s strategy and priorities for both internal and external stakeholders; (2) amplify the policy impact of the School, giving “voice” to research; (3) set a strategic direction to promote and market educational programs and events; and (4) strengthen and protect the School’s institutional position and reputation. In addition, you will coordinate a network of 30+ communicators distributed across the School’s research centers and programs. The CCO...

The Security Control Center Operator is responsible for monitoring and responding to a number of electronic systems. The SCC Operator is at the center of emergency operations for the Harvard Art Museums and a key element in the safety of persons, Art Museums collections, and other assets. The SCC operator must be alert at all times and responsive to requests for assistance from any location.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Monitor the Video Surveillance System and report any technical issues to the manager.  Monitors video surveillance of the visiting public in order to avoid damage, either intentional or accidental, to the objects within the collection and on display. Monitor the Electronic Access Control System and  Controls and monitors access and egress points of the building. Monitor the Intrusion Detection System and respond as directed to verify alarms and direct proper response. Answer the SCC telephone and log calls as directed. Monitor the Panic/Duress Alarm...

Job Summary: The successful candidate will engage prospective donors and Harvard faculty and staff in developing and executing funding strategies that yield global impact. The ideal candidate will have a track record of entrepreneurial spirit and initiative, and familiarity with a network of space science philanthropists. Important to the success of this position is knowledge of or ability to learn Astronomy and telescope topics, and the aptitude to learn quickly and be conversant about Harvard’s work in this area. With the support of the Harvard College Observatory (HCO), Harvard scholars tackle scientific challenges in the classroom, at telescopes and in the laboratory. Their work not only advances cutting-edge space science, but also informs and influences government, industry, civil society, and communities, helping to shape the future of the field.   Reporting to the Director of the HCO and working in close coordination with colleagues in Harvard University Alumni...

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) serves as the connective tissue for global health across all 15 Harvard schools. As a university-wide hub, we convene and facilitate collaboration between world-class faculty, students, and global partners to ensure that expertise in multiple disciplines aligns to advance health equity worldwide. Our work is grounded in the belief that we must inform each other's work to transform health at every level. HGHI seeks a Scientific Writer to support the institute’s scholarly and research mission. Reporting to the Executive Director and working in collaboration with HGHI’s Faculty Director and, at time with affiliated faculty, this role is responsible for the production of high-quality institutional scholarly products, including grant proposals, technical policy briefs, research reports, and working group publications.  This is an institute-level position supporting HGHI’s collective research and programmatic activities....

The Center for Public Leadership (CPL) brings together esteemed faculty, distinguished leaders in practice, inspiring students, and skilled staff to advance principled and effective public leadership. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director, Engagement and Stewardship will contribute to the overall leadership of the Center. They will play a key role on the Center’s senior leadership team in setting CPL’s institutional priorities and overseeing their implementation, fostering a culture, structure, and resourcing to advance the success of the Center, and advancing operational excellence across the organization. The Director is CPL’s lead partner with the Office of Alumni Relations and Resource Development (ARRD), crafting and implementing plans to deepen alumni engagement, supporting the Center’s top programmatic and organizational priorities, and helping to achieve fundraising targets. Externally, the Director represents CPL at events and meetings, travels to meet with...

The Center for Public Leadership (CPL) brings together esteemed faculty, distinguished leaders in practice, inspiring students, and skilled staff to advance principled and effective public leadership. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director, Communications will contribute to the overall leadership of the Center. They will play a key role on the Center’s senior leadership team in setting CPL’s institutional priorities and overseeing their implementation, fostering a culture, structure, and resourcing to advance the success of the Center, and advancing operational excellence across the organization.  The Director, Communications at the Center for Public Leadership (CPL) oversees the development and operationalization of the Center’s communications and marketing strategies, effectively promoting CPL’s scholarship, students, and programs. The Director plays a leading role as content strategist and marketer, helping identify and reach key stakeholders and audiences within the...